Rona & Maxwell

Maxwell holds on to Rona's leash -- wonder what he is thinking!!
Rona shows Maxwell how much fun it is to play in the beanbag chair
Rona makes sure that Maxwell doesn't "steal" any of her toys. They are actually getting along pretty well -- as long as Maxwell doesn't jump in her face. They have even enjoyed a couple of fraps!!

Getting comfy

Maxwell likes the comforter on the bed at the hotel because the fabric makes noise when he hops around on it.

Scottie shopping will wear you out!

Maxwell takes a power-nap after helping mom shop for scottie goodies!

Maxwell is here at last!

Maxwell arrived in Cincinnati at about 5:30 last night - he is adorable and very playful. If I got a dollar for every time someone said how cute he is -- we'd be rich!! He slept all night in his crate without a peep - he slept better than I did!!

Scottie Cake!

This great cake was made by Judy Schmitz, a lady I know from work. She can decorate a cake with anything at all! She decorated this one especially for me to take to the Cincinnati Scottie friends convention, which "officially" starts on Wednesday - but a bunch of us start the party early!!

New Maxwell photos

Cathy just sent some more photos of our little guy! He is up to 4-1/2 pounds and will be seven weeks old on tuesday! He is just way too cute, and I can't wait to meet him -- 9 days and counting!

Rona

A few recent photos of our girl Rona -- I think she has a great scottie profile!

Introducing Maxwell!

These are the first photos of our new addition, Maxwell. Since he is only a month old, he is still living with his momma and Cathy Kirby in Virginia. He will get to come home with me in June after the Scottie convention in Cincinnati. In the bottom photo, he is the puppy on the left of the brindle. He has 6 brothers and sisters. I think he is a real cutie-pie and can't wait to hold him!

Sweet Dreams Little Buddy

It is with great sadness that I tell you that our Grand Old Gentleman Scottie Fraser went to the Rainbow Bridge today to be with his pals Angus & Abbey. He worsened overnight and there was nothing more the oncologists at the Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital could do for him. I would like to thank Dr Abbo, Dr Knapp, Amalia, Patty and all of the others who took such good care of Fraser during his visits. He always seemed to enjoy "going visiting" at the hospital. He was much loved and will be greatly missed. Sweet Dreams Buddy -- I love you & miss you.

A Grand Old Scottie

This is a recent photo of our 12-1/2 yr old scottie Fraser. He was diagnosed with bladder cancer in August 2006. Until recently he has been doing very well with his chemo treatments. Unfortunately, it appears that he is developing other health issues with his liver. He is a wonderful "gentleman scottie" and still likes a good meal and treats!

A New Hobby

Last month I bought a BabyLock Embellisher machine, which is basically a needle felting machine. I tried a friends machine at our monthly Fiber Arts group meeting and liked it so much I had to have one. Here are some samples that I have made with my new machine. Also a photo of the machine. I am hoping to get inspired for a project making use of these samples. The are made with wool felt, yarn and other odds and ends.

Rona gets Groomed

I took Rona to be professionally groomed yesterday - she is just too much for me to handle by myself. She was pretty nasty to the groomer, but as least she didn't bite her! (but not for lack of trying!!)

Before photo above -- after photo below

Spring at Last!!

Spring finally made it to Indiana -- our flowering crab apple is just beautiful!! The lilacs are overloaded with blooms too.

Earthquake - Midwestern style!!

At approximately 5:36 a.m., we felt the effects of a 5.2 magnitude earthquake that was centered near Salem IL. I was still asleep, but it sounded like a herd of raccoons playing chase on the roof! A few hours later, we had an aftershock from a second earthquake that registered 4.5. I still think we are having earthquakes in the midwest because Texaco shut down their oil drilling & refining operation in Lawrenceville IL. But, I am not a geologist, so who knows for sure!

Chicago Quilt Show

Pam, Mary & I getting ready to shop 'til we drop at the International Quilt Festival at the Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL. Lots of beautiful quilts, and lots of fantastic vendors who helped us strengthen the economy! haha